Patent System to Catch Up with Pharmaceutical Industry Expansion

June 01, 2008 | BY

clpstaff

The pharmaceutical industry in China has been expanding in recent years as the government strives to invent its own drugs and brands. However, the prevalence of counterfeit and generic drugs still remains a significant IP issue. The patent system needs further development before it will be able to properly protect patent holders.

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